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The U.S. Vows to Impose the Toughest Sanctions in History on Iran

President Trump Declares ‘Economic D-Day,’ Threatening Crippling Sanctions for Dealing with Iran General Article | August 2026 Washington has launched what it describes as an economic D-Day against Iran, with United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowing to impose the toughest sanctions in history in a concerted effort to collapse the Iranian government. Speaking to… Continue reading
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What’s Happening with US Bonds, Debt, and Oil

Bond Market Reversal, $40 Trillion Debt Milestone, and Geopolitical Oil Premium: A Snapshot of US Fiscal and Market Pressures On August 19-20, 2026, US long-term Treasury yields largely erased the temporary relief from a surprise Treasury Department intervention, underscoring persistent fiscal and market tensions. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the department would at least… Continue reading
